Paint removal from brickwork
Paint on brickwork traps moisture, peels, and hides the colour and texture of the brick. Taking it off is one of the best things you can do for a period facade – as long as the method suits the brick.
Masonry paint seals the face of the brick. Moisture that gets into the wall can’t get out, and over time the paint blisters, the brick behind it can start to break down, and you end up repainting every few years. Removing it lets the wall breathe again and brings back the natural brick.
Not every brick or every paint comes off the same way, so I test a small area first. The aim is always to remove the coating while keeping the face of the brick intact – aggressive blasting can do more harm than the paint ever did. Graffiti is handled the same way: the right method for the surface, starting gentle.
Once the paint is off you can see exactly what condition the brickwork is in. Joints may need repointing, odd bricks may need replacing, and patchy areas can be tinted to blend in. I can take it from bare paint through to a finished wall.
- Test area first to find the right method
- Methods chosen to protect the brick face
- Graffiti removal
- Brickwork checked and repaired once uncovered
- Repointing and brick tinting if needed
- Scaffolding arranged for you
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